In this episode of The Drink, NBC News anchor Kate Snow sits down with filmmaker, actor, and writer Ed Burns.

Over a non-alcoholic Guinness, Burns opens up about his new book, loosely inspired by growing up on Long Island. He also tells Kate about the unlikely break Robert Redford gave him early in his career, and why -- after starring in big Hollywood films like “Saving Private Ryan” and “27 Dresses” -- he returned to his indie filmmaking roots. Plus, Burns gets personal about his decades-long marriage to supermodel Christy Turlington.

VOCO Roofbar in Times Square provided the location for this interview.

The Drink is Kate Snow’s interview series featuring candid conversations with actors, musicians, authors, athletes, and visionaries about how they got to the top— all over a beverage of their choice.

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In this episode of The Drink, NBC News anchor Kate Snow sits down with musician, actor and author Harry Connick Jr.

The two met at the restaurant Jupiter in New York City over Harry's drink of choice: green tea. Harry opened up about his musical upbringing, early childhood stardom, and learning from a famous jazz pianist (who once told him to quit). Harry also reflects on the movie that changed the course of his career, “When Harry Met Sally,” and why he’s written new music this year to honor the memory of his mother, who died when he was 13.

The Drink is Kate Snow’s interview series featuring candid conversations with actors, authors, athletes, and visionaries — all over a beverage of their choice.

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In this episode of The Drink, NBC News anchor Kate Snow sits down with actor, writer, and producer Brendan Hunt.

The two met at the Pig ‘N’ Whistle Public House in New York, over Brendan’s drink of choice: mimosas!

Their conversation covered it all: Brendan’s bumpy upbringing in Chicago, how improv comedy took him to Amsterdam after college, and the surprising Hollywood rejection that opened the door to “Ted Lasso.” Plus, whether he thinks we’ll see more seasons of the hit TV show.

The Drink is Kate Snow’s interview series featuring candid conversations with actors, authors, athletes, and visionaries — all over a beverage of their choice.

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In this episode of The Drink, NBC News anchor Kate Snow sits down with the hilarious Leslie Jones.

The two met at "Pebble Bar" in New York. Leslie chose her favorite drink: ginger ale with a splash of grapefruit juice and lime. She made sure the bartender knew what to do!

Their freewheeling conversation covered it all: Leslie's childhood, how a friend signed her up for a comedy competition that changed her career trajectory, and why she almost never went to her "Saturday Night Live" audition (her manager threatened to quit if she didn’t!) Plus, they talk about what Leslie is up to now, including her new HGTV show, "Roast My Rental” where she visits disgusting rentals & transforms them with a designer.

The Drink is Kate Snow’s interview series featuring candid conversations with actors, authors, athletes, and visionaries — all over a beverage of their choice.

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In this episode of The Drink, NBC News anchor Kate Snow sits down with the hilarious Eric Andre.

The two met at the Hard Rock Hotel New York. Eric is about to release his own rum, so he chose to drink mojitos during the interview!

Their non-stop conversation covered Eric’s childhood, why he switched from playing stand-up bass to doing stand-up comedy, and how he spent a decade scraping by in New York City, before breaking through with “The Eric Andre Show.” They talk about what Eric is up to now, including starring in a new Netflix movie with co-star John Cena, and releasing a classical music album. Plus: could "The Eric Andre Show" ever return?

The Drink is Kate Snow’s interview series featuring candid conversations with actors, authors, athletes, and visionaries — all over a beverage of their choice.

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In this episode of The Drink, NBC News anchor Kate Snow sits down with reality TV icon Lauren Conrad.

The two met at NARO in Rockefeller Plaza, chatting over Lauren’s drink of choice: a Hugo Spritz.

Lauren takes Kate BACK, back to the beginning! The two chat about it all: how she ended up on Laguna Beach and The Hills, why she always saw reality TV as temporary, the scrutiny that came with growing up in the public eye, and how different her life might have been if MTV had never shown up at her high school all those years ago.

The Drink is Kate Snow’s interview series featuring candid conversations with actors, authors, athletes, and visionaries — all over a beverage of their choice.

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In this episode of The Drink, NBC News anchor Kate Snow sits down with comedian Taylor Tomlinson for an intimate and wide-ranging conversation.

The two met at DIMES, a 70s-inspired speakeasy (complete with a bowling alley) tucked inside the Gansevoort Hotel in New York City. They chatted over Taylor's drink of choice: a matcha latte with almond milk.

With four comedy specials in just six years, Taylor has achieved remarkable success at a young age. She opens up about her upbringing, what drew her to stand-up comedy, and how she continues to navigate a complicated religious past.

The Drink is Kate Snow’s interview series featuring candid conversations with actors, authors, athletes, and visionaries — all over a beverage of their choice.

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In this episode of The Drink, NBC News anchor Kate Snow sits down with superstar singer, actor and author Demi Lovato.

They met at Le Rock in Rockefeller Center, and chatted over Demi’s drink of choice: her own, signature Cali Water flavor, a brand she both represents and invests in. She says she’s the “happiest she’s ever been” -- newly married, touring for the album It’s Not That Deep and promoting her cookbook called One Plate at a Time: Recipes for Finding Freedom with Food. In recovery from disordered eating, Demi says she found freedom in the kitchen, and hopes the cookbook helps others in recovery, as well as anyone intimidated by cooking. Demi opens up about her journey from child actor to global superstar, and why early fame was challenging.

The Drink is Kate Snow’s interview series featuring candid conversations with actors, authors, athletes, and visionaries — all over a beverage of their choice.

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